By Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats' chairman Phil Bartlett believes that his side's sensational victory over the Buxton Hitmen last week has put them in good stead for tonight's clash at the Plymouth Devils (7.30pm). The Wildcats travel to the St Boniface Arena for a meeting that is a must-win contest for both teams. With a place in the play-offs hanging in the balance there's no room for error and the Wildcats' narrow four-point victory in the first leg leaves the bonus point up for grabs.

By Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats' skipper Karl Mason believes his side needs at least two wins from their three remaining Conference League meetings to secure a place in the end of season play-offs. The Wildcats sit second in the table with 21 points, but the teams around them all have fixtures in hand. Mason though is confident they can get what is required. He said: "We need to get two wins to give ourselves a chance of finishing in the top four. Anything less and we will struggle to make the play-offs. We slipped up against Stoke recently but the Buxton result has given us a lot of confidence."

Weymouth Wildcats Press Release by Julie Martin

The Doonans Wildcats sensational victory over the Buxton Hitmen last week, has put them in good stead for this Fridays clash with south coast rivals – the Plymouth Devils. The Wildcats travel to the St Boniface Arena for a meeting that is a must win contest for both teams. With a place in the play-offs hanging in the balance there’s no room for error and the Wildcats narrow four point victory in the first leg, leaves the bonus point up for grabs but vulnerable. Phil Bartlett, Wildcats Chairman is confident of an away win in this highly charged local derby: “The Devils have lost their last two meetings and, after our awesome performance last week, confidence runs high in the Wildcats camp. We have a strong team to take to Plymouth and I am confident we can turn them over on their own shale.”

By Adam Summers - Dorset Echo

Weymouth Doonan Wildcats manager Phil Bartlett was full of admiration for his riders after they produced a scintillating display to get their Conference League play-off hopes back on track at the Wessex Stadium last night. Before tapes up there was a debate concerning Buxton's hopes of using the rider replacement facility for new-signing Jon Armstrong, who was absent from the meeting. As he had not ridden for the Hitmen yet the Wildcats contested the move but referee Chris Durno's decision to not allow the visitors to use the facility was over-ruled by BSPA chairman Peter Toogood after a long consultation over the phone.

By Adam Summers - Dorset Echo

Weymouth Wildcats' chairman Phil Bartlett is hoping that "Lady Luck" starts smiling down on his side as the Conference League approaches it climax. The Wessex Stadium outfit has just four league encounters remaining and need an upturn in fortunes if they are to secure a place in the play-offs. Bartlett's men are currently second in the table but with the teams just below them all having meetings in-hand it is vital they put a good run of form together.

By Nigel Dean - Dorset Echo

Weymouth Doonan Wildcats' play-off hopes suffered a setback last night after defeat to the Stoke Spitfires in the Conference League. The consolation though was that the Wildcats did enough to secure the bonus point at Loomer Road. Away team manager Jem Dicken was left disappointed after the night's racing. He said: "We were unlucky yet again and I am disappointed to have lost, we at least salvaged the bonus point so I guess everything's not lost.

Weymouth Wildcats Press Release

With just five League meetings remaining, the Doonans Wildcats enter the most important stage of the season so far, as the quest for a place in the all important play-offs reaches its climax. Last years champions – the Scunthorpe Scorpions look untouchable at the top of the table with only one defeat this season so far. Oxford, Boston and Weymouth are all currently on seventeen points, snapping at their heels just one point adrift are the Plymouth Devils on sixteen.

By Adam Summers - Dorset Echo

Weymouth Wildcats David Mason and Sam Hurst both had to withdraw from the MOT Stop Carnival Trophy meeting at the Wessex Stadium. Both riders aggravated injuries in the early stages of the event, which was won by the hosts ahead of the Wimbledon Dons and the Poole Pirates who both finished with 24 points. The Dons were awarded second place due to the fact they had more heat wins.

Weymouth Wildcats Ltd Press Release

It’s Carnival time in Weymouth this week and the Doonan Wildcats are celebrating in style with a thrilling Four Team Tournament. Along side the high flying Wildcats, Newport, Wimbledon and Poole all take their place in what is sure to be yet another sensational and close run meeting. Representing the home side will be our current captain Karl Mason, the high flying Lee Smart, new kid on the block - Kyle Newman, and making his return from injury Wildcats popular number one - David Mason.

by Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats cruised to Conference League victory in an eventful meeting at the Wessex Stadium last night, beating Sittingbourne Crusaders 62-27. In the midst of delays for crashes, re-run heats, and a power failure, rider of the night Sam Hurst notched up 13 paid 17 points in a meeting where all the Weymouth riders recorded good tallies, except for the unfortunate Terry Day who left the stadium in an ambulance. Just when the Radipole Lane outfit thought their injury jinx was behind them, Day was excluded in heat two after he fell, injuring his head and hip in the process.

by Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats go into tonight’s (7.15pm) Conference League fixture with Sittingbourne knowing that victory is absolutely vital in their quest for the playoffs. The Wildcats’ hopes have been boosted by the return to fitness of skipper Karl Mason.

by Weymouth Wildcats Ltd

Weymouth Doonan Wildcats Chairman Phil Bartlett has been a busy man of late. Injuries have hit the Wildcats hard in the last couple of weeks with Jay Herne (wrist) David Mason (hand), Karl Mason (hand) all picking up injuries. Mark Thompson, who was recruited as a replacement for the injured David, has been suffering from migraines. Unfortunately the regularity of the headaches has been increasing and Mark has been scheduled for a MRI scan this week.

by Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats rider Sam Hurst is set to make a dramatic return to action this Friday when his side takes on Sittingbourne in the Conference League at the Wessex Stadium (7.15pm). The 18-year-old has declared himself fit just three days after he was put through the fence in his side's 55-35 defeat at Buxton where he came away with a broken bone in his hand and a dislocated collarbone after a collision with former Wildcat Lewis Dallaway. Despite the speed of his number two rider's recovery, chairman Phil Bartlett trusts Hurst's words.

by Weymouth Wildcats Ltd

One thing you can predict in speedway is the unpredictable. After a weekend of shock results, injuries and emergency signings the chase for the Conference League play-offs is well and truly on. The Scunthorpe Scorpions currently occupy the top spot and failing a catastrophic disaster of apocalyptic proportions look set to remain there. However, with just three points separating the next three teams, and just five points between seventh place Rye House and second place Weymouth, you would be a brave man or woman to name the final top four placings when the Conference League fixtures have been completed.

by Ky Capel - Dorset Echo

WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats' injury problems continue with both Karl Mason and Sam Hurst suffering in Sunday's Conference League defeat to the Buxton Hitmen yesterday. With Mark Thompson unavailable for yesterday's meeting due to illness and Jay Herne and David Mason sidelined with broken hands, things got even worse for the Wildcats.

by Paul Burbidge - Dorset Echo

WEYMOUTH’S Terry Day believes he has almost beaten his mechanical demons, after bagging 10 paid 11 points against a Newport Mavericks Select team last night. His efforts were not enough to save Wildcats from a 46-44 defeat in what was a hotly- contested challenge fixture at the Wessex Stadium. But having struggled for power in recent weeks, Day’s double-figure delight came as a huge relief to Weymouth supporters. With fellow reserve Jay Herne missing, due to a broken hand, the 22-year- old will have to shoulder even more point-scoring responsibility over the coming weeks.

by Adam Summers - Dorset Echo

WEYMOUTH Doonan Wildcats' star Jay Herne could be ruled out of Sunday's Conference League clash at Buxton. The Poole Pirates loanee suffered a heavy fall in last weekend's defeat at table-toppers Scunthorpe and it is feared that he may have broken a bone in his wrist. Herne will be rested tonight when the Wildcats entertain the Newport Mavericks in a challenge match (7.15pm) and with David Mason also sidelined and Lee Smart in action with Birmingham on Sunday, Weymouth chairman Phil Bartlett is understandably concerned about his side's current predicament.

by Weymouth Wildcats Ltd

It’s not only the return of the summer weather that has had Wildcats Chairman Phil Bartlett sweating this week, but also trying to arrange this Fridays challenge meeting! With six Conference League teams in action and with Wildcats hotshot Jay Herne nursing a wrist injury, it has been a frantic few days. However, after spending all week with a mobile phone glued to his ear he has managed to put together a meeting with a whole host of exciting riders with some new faces making their debuts. The meeting will see the Wildcats take on the Mavericks of Newport.

by Paul Burbidge - Dorset Echo

FORMER Weymouth Wildcats reserve George Piper is determined to get his Conference League career back on track, after joining rivals Oxford Cheetahs. The Sturminster Newton-based teenager's time at the Wessex Stadium earlier this year was plagued by bike trouble and poor form. He also landed himself in hot water and was fined £300, following a non-track fight with Sittingbourne's Luke Goody during the British Under-21 Championship Qualifier at Weymouth on April 13. These factors, combined with the recruitment of super Aussie Jay Herne meant Piper's days were numbered.